Florida Administrative Code
64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
64B8 - Board of Medicine
Chapter 64B8-55 - DISCIPLINE AND LICENSURE RESTRICTIONS
Section 64B8-55.004 - Mediation

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 64B8-55.004

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) "Mediation" means a process whereby a mediator appointed by the Department acts to encourage and facilitate resolution of a legally sufficient complaint. It is an informal and nonadversarial process with the objective of assisting the parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

(2) For purposes of Section 456.078, F.S., the Board designates the following as being appropriate for mediation.

(a) Failure to respond timely to a continuing education audit;

(b) Failure to comply with advertising requirements, where there has been no harm to any patients;

(c) Permitting a license to become delinquent for fewer than 30 days, provided the licensee has not practiced, attempted to practice, or offered to practice the profession during the delinquency period;

(d) Offering discounted or free professional services without providing the statement required by Section 456.062, F.S., where there has been no harm to any patients.

Rulemaking Authority 456.078, 478.43 FS. Law Implemented 456.078 FS.

New 12-17-01, Amended 6-3-03.

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